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how quick does it brown again once it's mounted back on the bike? Can you even protect it?

What i find interesting is how much riding style effects fuel consumption on this particular bike...might say something about the size of the carbs. My previous sportbike (SV650N) could be flogged or babied and would always return about 45 MPG....I've watched this bike fluctuate between 28 and 30 mp...

apparently they're stateside too, hadn't noticed anything about the Commando since an article in a magazine a year or so ago. Price around 15k-18k...while expensive, it's not out of the range for those who really want one around here. Many folks spend the same amount if not more on their Harley Davi...

rarely used...whenever I do, i inadvertently crank the motorcycle for what feels like ever wondering why it won't start...then going "oh...i'm an idiot". Luckily this hasn't happened long enough to drain a battery, but my habit is to use the key.

couldn't fund it.

Did you say the oil was still clear after a 700 mile jaunt? If so, i'd seriously be wondering if the oil is circulating at all. The Rotella T that I use in my bikes is a bit dark when it comes out of the jug, but after a bit of running through the engine, it's visible dark and doesn't take near 700 ...

that was excellent!

My bike had had an issue where the revs would hang up as engine speed decreased with the clutch in, or in neutral. The hangup was always around the 2k RPM area, and I think it's fuel related...I had also noticed that I had a sticky throttle that was slow to close (but it still closed). My bike had a...

Thanks guys!

Little tip for you...just get the yoke & risers...from them. The bars & if you need them the longer lines you can get locally... & prob cheaper. :thumbup: Thanks, I'll look into it! Currently awaiting a replacement airfilter, hoping I've found part of the issue for my poor MPG! Finally ...

Welcome in Flynavyj, nice ride Dude, apart from the Storm/ Hawk what do/did you fly ? Try these... http://www.topyokes.com/ Mac Thanks! I'd seen those in my browsing, I'll have to check how taxes and shipping will work to the US, but it looks like a well made product with some decently adjustable. ...

Thanks for the replies/welcomes! I'll be planning to look for new CCT's and purchase them within the next week or so. Does anyone have a brand of manual CCT's they recommend? I've also recently seen some posts where folks have used VFR clip ons to get a more upright seating position...which seems to...

Hey all, Just joined the forum earlier today, and am glad to be here. I purchased a 2002 VTR1000 Super Hawk (i'm in the US) about a week ago, and have been LOVING the bike so far. It's my 5th motorcycle, and my second v-twin sport bike (2nd bike was an SV650). I joined superhawkforum.com which I bel...